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Time Out
01-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out
Delta unveils new ‘soccer-field' sized airport lounge at the busiest airport in the U.S.
Delta has unveiled a game-changing lounge at the world's busiest airport: the sleek, 24,500-square-foot Sky Club at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International. Big enough to fit a soccer field—or a third of the White House floor space—the airline's eighth lounge in ATL is also its second largest. Located at Concourse D-Center Point, the new space seats 506 travelers and features a 16-seat bar, theater-style media wall, soundproof phone booths for working and sweeping panoramic views of the airfield. There's also a sprawling buffet, two beverage stations and plenty of space to unwind or power through a layover. The new lounge captures Atlanta's Southern hospitality, with design elements—a brick entryway, shutter screens and coffered ceilings—that reflect its charm. A mural by local artist Ryan Coleman pays homage to the city's wealth of greenspace, featuring magnolias and dogwoods. Funky lighting and metallic accents give the space a modern, upscale feel. 'As the heart of our operation, Atlanta is more than just a hub—it's our home,' said Claude Roussel, Delta's VP of Sky Club and Lounge Experience. 'This new space is thoughtfully designed to ensure that guests traveling through Atlanta feel the Southern hospitality of the city we know and love.' The launch comes as Delta marks its 100th year alongside ATL's own centennial. It's part of a broader investment in the airline's hometown, which includes the expansion of Concourse D and updates to Sky Clubs in Concourses A and C. For travelers passing through ATL, Delta's newest Sky Club isn't just a lounge—it's a destination.
The Independent
28-04-2025
- Business
- The Independent
New Delta lounge the size of a soccer field opens at world's busiest airport
Delta has opened a new lounge the size of a soccer field at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world's busiest aviation hub. The latest Delta Sky Club is the eighth in the carrier's lounge portfolio at Atlanta - which serves 100 million customers a year - and the second largest. It has space to seat 506 guests, a 16-seat bar, a theatre-style media wall, soundproofed telephone booths for "focused work' and 'panoramic airfield views'. Passengers can also take advantage of a large food buffet and two beverage stations in the new lounge, which is located at Concourse D-Center Point. The club covers 24,500 square feet – equivalent to a third of the White House floor space – and takes inspiration from Atlanta 's famed Southern hospitality, with design touches that include a brick entryway, shutter screens and coffered ceilings. Elsewhere, a mural by local artist Ryan Coleman features magnolias and dogwoods, a reference to Atlanta's lush green spaces and nickname, 'City in a Forest', while 'funky light fixtures and gleaming metallics embody the city's sophistication and style'. The opening signals Delta's continuing investment in its hometown hub, where nearly 1,000 peak-day departures operate to 215 global destinations. The airline said: 'This state-of-the-art club is part of [our] ongoing commitment to enhancing the travel experience for our customers traveling through Atlanta. This investment includes the expansion of Concourse D, adding more gates and enlarging the concourse's overall footprint to accommodate larger aircraft, improve passenger flow, and further elevate Delta in Atlanta. In addition to the D expansion, the Delta Sky Clubs on Concourses A and C will also receive refreshes.' Claude Roussel, vice-president of Delta Sky Club and Lounge Experience, said: 'As the heart of our operation, Atlanta is more than just a hub – it's our home. 'This new space is thoughtfully designed to ensure that guests travelling through Atlanta feel the Southern hospitality of the city we know and love. 'The opening of our newest Delta Sky Club in Atlanta, during what happens to be both Delta and ATL's Centennial year, is a testament to our unwavering commitment to this city and the customers we serve here.' Mr Bastian said incidents in Washington DC and Toronto had 'caused a lot of shock among consumers', which has affected the company's revenue.
